Raised in a pizza shop, Marianna Fierro’s venture into food illustration came naturally

The Italian illustrator, now based between New York and LA, illustrates food and food only – a passion nurtured during a childhood filled with cooking.

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“Representation matters!”: Adam Perez on the empowering feeling of seeing yourself in an image

Adam Perez has been contributing to Adobe Stock for a while now. Here, he tells us how doing so has helped further his mission of increasing inclusion and diversity in the visual landscape.

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2LG Studio shares favourite projects from their book Making Living Lovely

Founders of 2LG Studio Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe have written a book to empower people to embrace colour in their interiors. Here they pick their top five projects.

Called Making Living Lovely, the book lays out the 2LG Studio – short for Two Lovely Gays – design philosophy and takes the reader through the inspiration behind their work.

"We felt there was something that needed to be said about finding the freedom to live your best life and not conform but to embrace your style and free your home," Whitehead told Dezeen.

"The book embraces wide design influences and influences of popular culture in a non-judgemental way."

For one glamorous project, Making Living Lovely lists Joan Collins and the 80s hit show Dynasty as a starting point. At the back, the 2LG Sourcebook recommends watching Sex and the City and "strutting" to Little Mix.

Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe are a couple and the founders of 2LG Studio

The design world can have staid and buttoned-up attitudes to decoration, the pair have found.

"When we launched our business [in 2013] we were made very aware of boundaries and rules and the 'right' way to design," said Whitehead. "The widely accepted way to design homes and live in our interiors was rammed down our throats and we wanted to dive straight into the middle of that and hold firm to what we loved."

One example is pink. While it might be popular, people still have a lot of preconceived notions about the colour.

"The ongoing gender battleground that is pink never ceases to amaze us. Why is it so challenging and confronting for so many people in their homes?" asked Whitehead. "We can't tell you the number of times we have posted an interior with pink in it [on Instagram] that someone has commented 'nice for a girl's bedroom'."

Reductive ideas about who can enjoy particular colours can make people opt for safe but bland hues.

"Perhaps the reason grey and neutrals have been so prevalent for so long is partly that they are neutral in the gender spectrum," mused Whitehead. "We hate boxes and prefer to think of a sliding scale for style as much as gender."

Making Living Lovely gently guides the reader towards finding room for fun and colour in their homes.

"Take some time to unpick your own habitual judgements. Listen to your own inner voice and don't let rules or gender constructs cloud your vision," advised Whitehead.

"If you love something but feel it will bring your gender into question, drive towards it and embrace that. The only opinion that matters is your own."

Being LGBT+ has given the design duo, who are also a couple, a unique perspective.

"The struggles of growing up queer opened our eyes up to wider individual struggles early on," said Whitehead.

"Home can be a haven in times of struggle as much as it is an empowering expression of how you see the world and a facilitator of the way you choose to live your life."

Read on for 2LG Studio's picks from Making Living Lovely:

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Perry Rise, Forest Hill

"Of course, our own space, Perry Rise, is a passion project for us. It was the first time we gave ourselves the freedom to express the way we want to live and the slow process of five years gave us time to indulge in some wicked collaborations throughout."

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Hither Green, south London

"Hither Green was special too because it has been a slow process with an incredibly brave young couple who were so open to the process. Their bathroom is a crowd-pleaser for sure, but it is also taking their life to the next level.

"This project happened in phases to make it affordable and indeed it is still ongoing as we are about to embark on a large extension with them, four years after the beginning of the project."

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Ercol x 2LG Loveseat

"We loved collaborating with Ercol on their iconic loveseat to create a Pride chair emblazoned with a new rainbow that reflects the way we see colour as joy.

"We have worked with Ercol for several years, specifying their classic pieces for our client projects, so this felt like a natural progression of that relationship. It raised money for Pride charities and put a smile on many faces, we hope."

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Birley Lodge, St John's Wood

"Birley Lodge was an early project for us but remains a favourite as the client was so open and allowed us to explore our 80s Dynasty side in the brutalist setting. Who said brutalism can't be fabulous?

"We embraced the original texture, including exposed concrete ceilings and the original teak double doors in the living space, bringing our signature colour with terracotta tones and custom vintage upholstery throughout. We imagined the space as a city pad for Joan Collins."

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Tilford Road, Surrey

"Tilford Road was a total departure for us as designers with its grand arts and crafts architecture.

"We embraced the roots of that period and brought new craft pieces from Russell Pinch, Ercol and our own hand-printed floral wallpapers designed and made in collaboration with Custhom Studio."

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Nike reveals herringbone-patterned Chelsea kit informed by Saville Row

Sportswear company Nike looked to the suit-makers of Saville Row to design London-based Chelsea Football Club's home kit for the upcoming 2020/2021 Premier League season.

The home kit, which will be used by Chelsea Football Club's men's and women's teams, has a blue shirt and shorts that are both covered with a herringbone pattern.

Nike designed the football kit to directly reference the bespoke suits that are made on Saville Row – a street in Mayfair, central London renowned for offering traditional tailoring services for men.

"Inspired by London's long association with master tailors and their exquisite craftsmanship, the Blues' new home jersey ventures into the realm of statement shirting: a luscious, textured, modern classic, wholly befitting the capital's most stylish club," explained Nike.

"Just as Chelsea is woven into the fabric of London life, the city's rich fashion heritage is woven into the new shirts, the traditional blue elevated by a subtle all-over herringbone knit and garnished with bespoke flourishes."

The herringbone-patterned material is complemented with dark blue tape that runs down both sides of the shirt from the arms to the waistline, which is embossed with the words "The Pride of London".

According to the designers, the font and colouring of the lettering is a nod towards labels that are sewn inside the hand made suits.

"London is the epicentre of English tailoring and the kit takes its inspiration from this iconic craft," said Scott Munson, vice president of Nike Football Apparel.

"We paid tribute to the work of these skilled tailors with the use of bespoke details and trims to create a really crisp aesthetic, which complements Chelsea's uniquely stylish identity."

"The kit is really, really smart — very Chelsea," added striker Tammy Abraham.

"You can see the story behind the kit with how it looks and all the little touches that remind you of a good suit."

Nike has also designed the ball for the 2020/21 Premier League season. Named the Flight ball, it is covered in geometric grooves and sculpted chevrons to reduce drag.

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Projects from Swinburne's School of Design span animation, UX and urban design

This VDF school show features 17 projects from Swinburn University of Technology's School of Design, including a speech learning app for children and crash bollards reimagined as urban planters.

The breadth of work showcased below represents the outcomes of various different degrees undertaken at the school's Melbourne campus, ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate and from Architecture and Urban Design to Product Design Engineering.

Projects from Swinburne's Bachelor of Design students in particular span a wide range of disciplines, as they are able to specialise in majors such as motion design, user experience design and branded environments in order to provide them with an "industry-relevant education".

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School of Design, Swinburne University of Technology

University: Swinburne University of Technology, School of Design
Courses: BDes Communication Design, BA Design, Bachelor of Design/Media and Communication, MA Design, Master of Architecture and Urban Design, DPhil Design

Course statement: 

"Swinburne's School of Design is a recognised leader in providing high quality, industry-relevant education and research. Our innovative courses are internationally recognised and our graduates are known for their creative leadership.

"Communication Design is one of Swinburne's flagship disciplines. Since the introduction of graphic design and advertising in the 1960s, our graduates have continued to be award-winners and leaders in their profession all around the world.

"The Department of Architectural and Industrial Design teaches students to see any project from the end user's perspective while considering sustainability, cultural and manufacturing issues."

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Middle of Nowhere by Vivian Schopfer-Bons, BDes Communication Design

"This project was submitted to the annual assessment scheme from the International Society of Typographical Designers (ISDT), which offers young designers the chance to achieve international recognition and ISTD membership.

"Vivian's project is an anthological publication that explores concepts of placelessness, space and the absence of being. Is nowhere in itself a place? Where do we find nowhere? What experiences do we have in such an undefined place? Can we find a singularity among nothingness? Through literature from several authors, Middle of Nowhere explores these questions and proposes potential answers."

Portfolio: behance.net/vschopferfbons

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The Study of Gothic Architecture by Hannah Saxton, BDes Communication Design

"Hannah Saxton's publication design project draws its subject matter from the work of scholar Stephen Murray, which explores the nature of Gothic architecture, its origins, purpose, religious significance and how it has evolved and been adopted in different cultures.

"The publication is an attempt to reframe gothic architecture's strategy of creating a sense of the numinous through the experience of space – simultaneously recognising its historic significance and emphasising its contemporary relevance.

"According to Hannah, she was drawn to the subject after spending a semester in Mainz, Germany, and spending many hours documenting the medieval architecture that still forms an essential part of the fabric of the city through photography.
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Project website: issuu.com/hannahsax
Email: 101605859@student.swin.edu.au

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T-Minus 10 by Annie Pham, Celina Liang, Hong Doan and Yashar Rashidzadeh, BA Design

"The Communication Design Capstone Project is a third-year unit in the Bachelor of Design, which assists students in transitioning into professional practice. Working in teams, students develop design strategies and proposals to answer real challenges.

"The T-Minus 10 responsive website design by Team Envision is part of the Countdown to Zero design proposal, which is aimed at helping Swinburne University reduce its carbon emissions. The project uses a combination of branding, digital applications, social media, print publications and advertising to create an integrated design solution."

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Site 6 by Weifen Li, MA Design

"Site 6 reimagines a node on the Swinburne University campus, which branches off to six different destinations. This design replaces an empty, desolate space under a pedestrian railway bridge and makes use of two of the most natural, environmentally-friendly materials – timber and live plants.

"A structure of undulating, organic forms is created using timber fins, while a lush vertical garden creates a space that feels closer to nature. Instead of being a bleak, inhospitable part of the campus, it is now a comfortable place for relaxation and rest."

Email: 101243068@student.swin.edu.au

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Nike x Australian Open by Jeremy Hsu, BA Design: Branded Environments

"This student project by Jeremy Hsu is a temporary retail and event structure proposing a brand collaboration between Nike and the Australian Open tournament. The design integrates a transparent, lightweight structure made from scaffolding and reflective tape to create interactive platform spaces that showcase and promote custom-made merchandise.

"Branded Environments at Swinburne University intersects spatial design, branding and technology and merges the disciplines of architecture, as well as interior, industrial and communication design. Through physical spaces, students explore design environments that create memorable experiences and connections with audiences and consumers."

Portfolio: behance.net/jeremy-hsu
Email: jeremyhsu0808@gmail.com

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Melbourne Exquisite Corpse by Jane Novella, BA Design: Motion Design

"This motion design sequence explores the essence of the city of Melbourne through its diverse range of cultures. Jane recreated iconic landmarks and cultural elements that are part of the daily lives of Melbournians using a vibrant colour palette and quirky hand-drawn visual style.

"She is passionate about motion design because it allows her to bring static design to life and gives her the opportunity to communicate in different ways for many types of industries."

Reel: vimeo.com/janenovella
Email: jane.novella@gmail.com

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My SwinPlan by Jessie Newton, BA Design: UX Design

"The My SwinPlan application provides students with a course-designing tool. The application was created based on input from users and works across mobile and desktop, allowing students to plan on the go.

"The Swinburne Bachelor of Design provides students with the flexibility to choose majors and electives and the planner, which is integrated into the Swinburne website, allows students to easily access relevant information.

"This tool is helpful for both the university's administration and students, allowing everyone to be on the same page and ultimately empowering students to create informed decisions about their course. Accessibility, understandability and visual cues are at the heart of the design to make it an enjoyable experience for students."

Website: jessienewton.com.au
Email: jessienewtondesign@gmail.com

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Tsarevna Lyagushka by Eleisha Kubale, BA Design: Photomedia

"Tsarevna Lyagushka is a project by Eleisha Kubale, which modernises a traditional folktale and was created as part of the Visual Storytelling unit from the Bachelor of Design's Photomedia major.

"Through experimental image-making, including photography, illustration and printmaking, Eleisha created a visual identity for the Russian folktale Tsarevna Lyagushka or the Princess Frog. This visual narrative has been applied to a range of digital and printed outcomes as part of the project, which imagines the folktale being brought to life as a theatre production.

"These designed outcomes allow the user to interact with the brand through an app prototype, printed publication and ultimately an interactive set design."

Website: eleishak.com
Email: hello@eleishak.com

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Koko by Caroline Tjung, DPhil Design

"This project was created by a School of Design PhD student and consists of an app that is designed to prompt young children to speak. It was created through a series of iterative co-design workshops with 10 Master of Design students, 14 parents of young children, two childcare workers and two speech pathologists.

"Koko the talking koala app is narrative-based and uses vibrant colours, readable typefaces, visual rewards and animation techniques to increase engagement, maintain attention and invite participation."

Website: carotjung.myportfolio.com
Email: tjungcaroline@gmail.com

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Green Phoenix by James Ahne and Matthew Tagle

"Green Phoenix aims to reinvent and de-carbonise urban crash bollards using 3D-printed, geo-polymer concrete, while eliminating people's negative associations with them. This multi-disciplinary project saw Matthew Tagle and James Ahne collaborate with experts from various fields and conduct their own advanced technical analysis.

"Architectural Engineering at Swinburne not only teaches students about the scientific essentials required to solve complex technical challenges but it also develops their ability as designers and innovators to think independently and critically."

Matthew Tagle email: 101677968@student.swin.edu.au
James Ahne email: 101532847@student.swin.edu.au

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Ventus by Corina Wong, Joshua Christian, Nathan Wright, Rajendra Buwono and Sheng Ge, Master of Architecture and Urban Design

"Ventus is a collaborative studio project linked to research with Arup, completed by students Corina Wong, Joshua Christian, Nathan Wright, Rajendra Buwono and Sheng Ge. The studio was led by Prof. Marcus White, Dr Mehrnoush Latifi, Dr Xiaran Huang and Daniel Prohasky.

"Swinburne offers Australia's first joint Master of Architecture and Urban Design. The course involves multi-scale design research, engaging with people, data and advanced technologies with a focus on dynamic modelling, theory and professional practice."

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WELL Workplace by Gabriella Karen, Bachelor of Design: Interior Architecture

"As a programme, Interior Architecture at Swinburne equips students with an understanding of the primary principles and concepts in interior architecture and its applications in a broad range of contexts.

"The main challenge of this project was to convert a warehouse into a workplace, taking into consideration the WELL building concepts as a guideline for understanding the impact of the built environment on human health and wellbeing. This space was designed for an interior design firm with 15 employees and was inspired by biophilic design principles.

"The project brings nature indoors through environmental features such as water, sunlight, plants and natural materials as well as incorporating natural shapes such as shells, eggs, ovals and arches. The ultimate aim is to evolve the relationship between humans and nature through the layout of a space."

Website: gabriellakaren3.wixsite.com
Email: gabriellakarenhartanto@gmail.com

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The Dockland's Market District by Peter Ghionis, Angus Coleman, Christian Di Giantomasso and George Gialis

"The Dockland's Market District encompasses the industrial roots of the area alongside hyper-modern architectural design. With a focus on community-driven businesses, this design invites members of the community to explore all facets of what a waterfront area has to offer: a culturally rich market, historical ship restorations and modern amenities.

"The refined pier invites visitors closer to the water's edge and incorporates an overarching canopy to allow for a closer relationship between the architecture and the water. The re-designed site embraces all the existing features of the Dockland's and builds upon them with the introduction of new public areas around the water's edge."

Project video: youtu.be/s2QFwGD_z_g
Peter Ghionis email: 100056427@student.swin.edu.au
Angus Coleman email: 101935019@student.swin.edu.au
Christian Di Giantomasso email: 102118400@student.swin.edu.au
George Gialis email: 102587770@student.swin.edu.au

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WeSkill by Eulalia Trian, Matthew Brincat, Courtney Wright, Liam Monagle and Tugba Yilmaz

"Boroondara City Council seeks to revitalise the Glenferrie Precinct, a lively suburban area of Melbourne. Swinburne's design innovation students challenged the brief by exploring all areas of the problem from a human-centred perspective. The result is WeSkill, a service that empowers youths and seniors to make use of the precinct's spaces for the exchange of skills and knowledge.

"WeSkill is designed to facilitate physical revitalisation via social connections. And their vision is only a starting point, as they will continue to further prototype, test, evolve and challenge via design innovation next semester."

Project website: spark.adobe.com/weskill
Eulalia Triana email: 102870496@student.swin.edu.au
Matthew Brincat email: 100575003@student.swin.edu.au
Courtney Wright email: 101509469@student.swin.edu.au
Liam Monagle email: 100579102@student.swin.edu.au
Tugba Yilmaz email: 101513091@student.swin.edu.au

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Velox Charge by Chris Pilcher

"Due to the global transition to electric vehicles, there is a growing need for comprehensive access to fast-charging infrastructure. This includes accessibility in off-grid, regional locations and emergency charging services.

"Velox Charge is a modular battery that uses graphene supercapacitor technology to enable efficient, safe, portable and fast charging. Each module weighs less than 13 kilograms, holds a total of 1.8 kilowatt-hours, and can be discharged in less than two minutes. Whether at home or on the go, Velox Charge is a crucial link in establishing a robust national fast charging network."

Email: pilcher@live.com.au

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Pollen by Amelia Henderson-Pitman, Bachelor of Design: Industrial Product Design

"Native Australian bees are under serious threat of extinction due to factors such as habitat loss, climate change and the use of pesticides but we can help support biodiversity from within our own backyards.

"Pollen is a modular native bee neighbourhood which provides a safe habitat for them to nest in while allowing users to interact and engage with these unique creatures. It comes with an optional planter plus a comprehensive guide to bee-friendly plants, and can be configured to fit even the smallest of outdoor spaces."

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The Hive by Oliver Gunning in collaboration with Manuela Nehme, Xin Yu Leong and Andrew Van Keulen, Bachelor of Design/Media and Communication

"The Hive responsive website design by Team Seed2 is part of an environmental placemaking design proposal presented to the local council, which involves a co-designed, youth-led community initiative to protect the environment.

"Oliver completed this Communication Design Capstone Project as part of a double degree through the Swinburne School of Design. Swinburne double degrees enable students to study two areas at once over four years. The Bachelor of Design/Media and Communication brings design to life in communication industries."

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